Your denture journey
What to Expect, Step by Step
Getting dentures is easier than most people think. Here's exactly how it works at American Dental Center — starting with one phone call.
7 steps
From first call to final fit
Step 1
Call to check your insurance
Call (305) 625-5400 with your insurance card. We contact your plan and explain your denture coverage in plain language before anything else happens.
Call to Check Your InsuranceStep 2
Your first visit
Dr. Forman examines your mouth, takes digital x-rays and listens to what matters most to you. You'll leave with a clear plan and timeline.
Step 3
Preparing your mouth
If any teeth need to be removed, we take care of that gently and give your gums time to heal. Ask about immediate dentures so you're never without teeth.
Step 4
Impressions & bite records
We take precise impressions and measurements of your bite so your dentures are shaped to fit your mouth comfortably.
Step 5
Try-in appointment
You preview your new teeth before they're finalized. We check the look, shade and bite together and make changes until you're happy.
Step 6
Delivery day
Your finished dentures are fitted and adjusted. We show you how to put them in, take them out and care for them at home.
Step 7
Adjustments & follow-up
Sore spots are normal at first. We see you for follow-up visits to fine-tune the fit until your dentures feel like your own.
How long does it take?
Most patients have their dentures within a few weeks
Your timeline depends on whether any teeth need to be removed and how quickly your gums heal. Dr. Forman will give you a personal timeline at your first visit, so you always know what's next.
Tips for your first weeks
- Start with soft foods cut into small pieces, chewing on both sides at once.
- Read aloud for a few minutes a day — speech adjusts quickly with practice.
- Take dentures out at night to let your gums rest, and keep them in water.
- Brush your dentures daily with a soft brush and denture cleaner (not toothpaste).
- Call us if a sore spot lasts more than a couple of days — a quick adjustment helps.
For families & caregivers
Helping a parent get dentures?
You're welcome to call on their behalf and join them at appointments. We'll check their insurance, answer your questions and schedule visits — including Sundays — that work for the whole family.
Is your insurance accepted?
Many insurance plans cover the full cost of dentures for seniors. Give us a call and our team will check your coverage for you — it only takes a few minutes.
Dentures for seniors
Step one is a phone call.
Many insurance plans cover the full cost of dentures for seniors. Call our Miami Gardens office and we’ll check yours — before any treatment begins.